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In this New York Times best seller, a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Leigh Calvez takes listeners on an adventure into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest - often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that's part of what makes them so fascinating.

The personal accounts of three young women who joined up in 1940. In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone against Germany. The British Army stood at just over one and a half million men, while the Germans had three times that many, and a population almost twice the size of ours from which to draw new waves of soldiers. Clearly, in the fight against Hitler, manpower alone wasn't going to be enough.

The "friendly invasion" of Britain by over a million American G.I.s bewitched a generation of young women deprived of male company during the Second World War. With their exotic accents, smart uniforms, and aura of Hollywood glamour, the G.I.s easily conquered their hearts, leaving British boys fighting abroad green with envy. But for girls like Sylvia, Margaret, Gwendolyn, and even the skeptical Rae, American soldiers offered something even more tantalizing than chocolate, chewing gum, and nylon stockings: An escape route from Blitz-ravaged Britain.

From the best-selling authors of The Sugar Girls, G.I. Brides weaves together the real-life stories of four women who crossed the ocean for love, providing a moving true tale of romance and resilience. The ‘friendly invasion' of Britain by over a million American G.I.s caused a sensation amongst a generation of young women deprived of male company during the Second World War. With their exotic accents, smart uniforms and aura of Hollywood glamour, the G.I.s soon had the local girls queuing up for a date, and the British boys off fighting abroad turning green with envy.

Tales of Hardship, Love and Happiness in Tate & Lyle’s East End Factories. On an autumn day in 1944, Ethel Alleyne walked the short distance from her house to Tate & Lyle’s refinery on the shining curve of the Thames. Looking up at the giant gates, Ethel felt like she had been preparing for this moment all her life. She smoothed down her frizzy hair, scraped a bit of dirt off the corner of her shoe and strode through. She was quite unprepared for the sight that met her eyes …

Leigh Calvez has spent a dozen years researching, observing, and probing the lives of the giants of the deep. Here, she relates the stories of nature's most remarkable creatures, including the familial orcas in the waters of Washington State and British Columbia; the migratory humpbacks; and the ancient, deep-diving blue whales, the largest animals on the planet. 

An audiobook about heiress Mary Philipse's relationship with George Washington, based on historical accounts, letters, and personal journals by nine-time New York Emmy Award-winning journalist Mary Calvi. “Love is said to be an involuntary passion, and it is, therefore, contended that it...

Join Tony Calvis, Jr. from Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes as he uncovers the experience of design-building luxury custom homes across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the Phoenix-Metro Area in Arizona. Meet with the architects, interior designers, and the trades you'll work with when building a Calvis Wyant home as we take you into their offices and showrooms around the Valley. If you're considering a project with a luxury custom homebuilder, this is the place to start.

Les traits, c'est un podcast qui tisse du lien entre les générations. Discutons de ce qui nous concerne : amour, planète,territoire, travail, numérique... Les avis n'ont pas d'âges. Que partageons-nous à travers le temps? Qu'avons-nous à apprendre du vécu des anciens et de la réalité des plus jeunes ? Les traits, c'est un moment de discussion entre séniors et adolescent-es réuni-es autour d'une même table pour discuter de thématiques qui nous concernents toutes et tous. Ici, pas de vérité unique. Seulement des partages d'expériences, des questionnements, des conseils pour ...

When the Second World War began, there were 10 million children living in Britain. Many were evacuated to the countryside, but others stayed behind and witnessed the Blitz close-up in cities around the UK. Blitz Kids tells the remarkable true stories of children who spent their nights in cold, cramped air-raid shelters, hearing the rumble of planes and the crash of bombs overhead.

Step into the world of storytelling with Junebugsters, the podcast where imagination takes center stage! Hosted by author June Calva, this show brings books to life through captivating read-alouds, behind-the-scenes insights, and the magic of storytelling. Whether you love adventure, mystery, or heartwarming tales, Junebugsters is your place to escape into unforgettable stories. Tune in, get cozy, and let’s dive into the world of books—one page at a time! You can find all my books and stories on my Beaccons Page here, https://beacons.ai/junebugsters

Présenté par Yves Calvi. Grand temps de décryptage pour tout comprendre des événements du jour en France et dans le monde. À 18h40, Raquel Garrido et Louis Sarkozy débattent, puis une tribune libre réunit les grandes signatures de la chaîne pour nourrir le jugement de chacun.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ich bin Luis! Ich bin besonders anschmiegsam, sehr verspielt und oft ganz furchtbar hungrig. Ungewöhnlich ist auch, dass ich nicht schnurren kann. Früher habe ich mich darüber geärgert. Inzwischen weiß ich: Jeder kann etwas anderes gut. Ich zum Beispiel kann wirklich gut Unfug machen. Manchmal hilft mir mein Bruder Leo dabei. Und ihr könnt mir glauben: Langweilig wird es mit uns beiden nie!